Hailing originally from Adelaide, the Planetshakers Band is now based in Melbourne at Planetshakers City Church, under the leadership of Senior Pastors Russell and Sam Evans.
With over 20 internationally acclaimed albums, the band tour annually to the USA, UK, Europe, South Africa, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Since 1997, the band has grown substantially with two teams now travelling the globe regularly.
Our God Reigns
Planetshakers Lyrics
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Went to the cross to purchase our freedom
Trading its shame for glory, Jesus reigns
Death could not hold Him down, my Saviour
Sin and the grave forever defeated
Victoryʼs mine forever, Jesus reigns
He is the Great I Am, the risen Son of man
Jesus reigns, Jesus reigns over all things
He is our victory, the One who set us free
The power of the cross has spoken, my sins are
Washed in His blood, now heaven is open
Redemption is mine forever, Jesus reigns
Jesus reigns, Jesus reigns over all things
He is the Great I Am, the risen Son of man
Jesus reigns, Jesus reigns over all things
He is our victory, the One who set us free
All authority, power and majesty
Our God, our God reigns
All authority, power and majesty
Our God, our God reigns
All authority, power and majesty
Our God, our God reigns
All authority, power and majesty
Our God, our God reigns
Jesus reigns, Jesus reigns over all things
He is the Great I Am, the risen Son of man
Jesus reigns, Jesus reigns over all things
He is our victory, the One who set us free
All authority, power and majesty
Our God, our God reigns
All authority, power and majesty
Our God, our God reigns
The song "Our God Reigns" by Planetshakers is a powerful Christian worship song that praises Jesus as the reigning, victorious Son of God who died on the cross to save humanity. The first and second verses describe Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, where he purchased our freedom and redeemed us from sin and the grave. The chorus exalts Jesus as the Great I Am, the risen Son of man, who reigns over all things and is our victory, the one who set us free. The bridge repeats the phrase "All authority, power and majesty, Our God, our God reigns," emphasizing the sovereignty of God over all creation.
The song is a testament to the Christian belief in the victory of Christ over sin and death, and the power of the cross to save humanity. The lyrics invite the listener to join in the praise of Jesus as the ruler of all creation, and to proclaim his victory and power.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was written by the Planetshakers band, a Christian music group that originated in Australia in the 1990s. The band is known for their energetic, contemporary worship music, and has released over 30 albums and performed in over 30 countries. "Our God Reigns" appears on their 2014 album This Is Our Time, which features a lively mix of rock, pop, and worship music.
Another interesting fact is that the song has been covered by many other Christian artists, including Hillsong Worship, Bethel Music, and Michael W. Smith. The Hillsong Worship version of the song features a slower, more contemplative arrangement, while the Bethel Music version features a more upbeat, electronic sound.
Overall, "Our God Reigns" is a powerful and uplifting worship song that encourages listeners to praise Jesus as the victorious King of Kings. Its catchy melody and straightforward lyrics make it a popular choice for Christian worship services and concerts.
Chords: G, A, Bm, D (capo on 4th fret)
Line by Line Meaning
Oh for the joy before Him, our Saviour
Our Savior went to the cross to purchase our freedom with joy in His heart.
Went to the cross to purchase our freedom
Our Savior went to the cross to purchase our freedom from sin and death.
Trading its shame for glory, Jesus reigns
Jesus traded the shame of the cross for the glory of His resurrection, and now He reigns in heaven.
Death could not hold Him down, my Saviour
Even death could not hold our Savior down because He rose from the dead.
Sin and the grave forever defeated
Through His death and resurrection, Jesus defeated sin and the grave forever.
Victoryʼs mine forever, Jesus reigns
Because of Jesus' victory over sin and death, we have victory forever and He now reigns over all.
Jesus reigns, Jesus reigns over all things
Jesus reigns over everything in heaven and on earth as the Lord and Savior.
He is the Great I Am, the risen Son of man
Jesus is the Great I Am, the eternal God who became man and rose from the dead.
He is our victory, the One who set us free
Jesus is our victory and freedom because of His death and resurrection.
The power of the cross has spoken, my sins are
The power of the cross has spoken and our sins are forgiven through faith in Jesus.
Washed in His blood, now heaven is open
Through His blood shed on the cross, we are washed clean and can enter into heaven.
Redemption is mine forever, Jesus reigns
Because of Jesus' sacrifice, we have redemption and salvation forever and He reigns as Lord.
All authority, power and majesty
Our God has all authority, power, and majesty in heaven and on earth.
Our God, our God reigns
Our God reigns over all things and is in control of everything.
Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.